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Last Updated: 12/20/2009

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City: Guelph
State: Ontario
Country: CA
Signup Date: 10/6/2004

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Monday, November 30, 2009 

Current mood:  chipper
Howdy y’all,

Welcome to Jay Reid’s very own bargain saloon! 
Where prices go southern just like the accents! 
It's the bee's knees! I tell ya!

Today, I got a deal for all y’all Bucks an’ Does out thur a readin’ this here message. It is a fine and shiny piece of equipment. It be an Ampeg SVT-3-PRO used by your very own Jay Reid and before him, Bri Robinson of tha legendary Fullblast (currently A Wilhelm Scream)! Yes, you could have yo’self a beauty of a bass amp that has been pass’d on through two generations of good o’ rocking and a rolling. Maybe, one of ya’ll would like to be the third generation? Ya' hear?

This here, bass rig is gonna be partnered up wit’ a 8-space flight-case and a Speakon
cable to match. However, Jay Reid is willing to sell the SVT-3-PRO by its lonesome as well. 

Prices? Well, seein’ as it’s Jay Reid’s bargain saloon, you offer and see if he accepts.  

Jay Reid is also offerin’ up a BD-2 (Boss Blues Driver) pedal that he ain’t using anymore. 

If these here products tickle your fancy, ring your bell, shoot your shorts, or cook your squirrel-giblits, holler at Jay Reid as soon as ya can.
He checks one of them hot male addresses about as often as the sun rises.


Bless all ya’ll hearts fer listenin’
What a pleasure ya'll are. 

PS. Ya'll should listen to "Tex Hooper" by Norm Macdonald. 
The album is called Ridiculous. 
"Even eatin' my lunch down in the manhole!" 
You'll understand later. 

Jay Reid
LS:M  
Currently watching:
Elf
Release date: 2004-11-16
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 

Current mood:  sick


Hey Everybody...

I regret to inform you all that Zac and I (Jay) have swine flu and as result of such a catastrophe are deciding to end Lifestory: Monologue. It has been great...thanks to all. 

JOKING!

But seriously, we are both sick. I slept 14 hours last night and am writing this in long johns. (Should I be telling you this?) Zac didn't even make it to practice last night and Jason pretty much played laying down the entire time. BUT DESPITE THE COUNTER EVIDENCE, THE WRITING IS GOING GREAT! I SWEAR! 

Anyway, the purpose of this blog is this:

I would like to direct your attention to something: http://www.drivewayfarerdrive.com

It is website (no way!) that a few of my dearest friends have constructed. I hope you enjoy it or even learn from it. The writers are mostly HMV co-workers of mine so they know their music! However, if one of you slips through the cracks and doesn't enjoy it, you can personally blame me, Jay Reid (123 Fake St. Guelph, Ontario, Canada) because I am a freelance writer for the website as well. 

Below is the mission statement for www.drivewayfarerdrive.com

The purpose of Drive, Wayfarer, Drive is to ignite a discussion. This is the start of a conversation about what we all know and love: music. Our goal and promise is to constantly push forward, to strive to uncover new and exciting music. Drive, Wayfarer, Drive is a voice in this conversation with a desire to interpret the social relevance of music within our society. It is our job to give context and insight on musicians you love, and artists you will want to love. Your job is to yell back.

The website updates pretty much everyday.

Thanks, 

Jay and LSM 



Currently listening:
Other Truths
By Do Make Say Think
Release date: 2009-10-20
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 
Hey friends, just a few things to inform you of.

We're still doing auditions for guitarists, we've had a bunch of really promising auditions and we don't want to rush things just yet, so Drew Harwood from Farewell to Freeway is filling in a bit, so come watch him sweat at a few of our next shows if you want.

We're juggling on a load of stuff we have written, deciding what to record and what not for an upcoming full-length to have for the new year.  Getting our bums in gear fine tuning and demoing everything, so thanks for sticking with us. We're super stoked on the new material, so we hope to play you some real soon. With the CD stuff going, there will be new promos and layouts and all that fun internet stuff, so check back soon.

Love yous.




Saturday, September 05, 2009 

Current mood:  blah
So, where to start?

On our way out to play Kingston on Thursday, to officially kick off our East Coast Darth VaTOUR 09, our guitarist/vocalist Jordan told us all (after a long and emotional discussion) that he will no longer be a part of Lifestory Monologue.  His heart and passion is elsewhere, and despite the awful timing we have come to forgive him.  He will be playing tonight in St. Hyacinthe for his last show, and we are forced to cancel the rest of the tour.

Our sincerest apologies to our friends and anybody that was going to be comin' to see us in: Sydney, Trenton, Halifax, Fredericton, Charlottetown. We promise we will try our best to get out there as soon as we can.

Yes Jordan is still one of our friends. Yes we will support him in whatever life brings his way.

Jordan's playing style and voice was a big chunk of our sound, and replacing him isn't going to be easy. But we are not going to stop doing what we love, we will not let this be the end of us, as Jason, Jay, Zac, Brett and I are still in love with playing music together. As much as losing Jordan is a deeply emotional cut to all of us, we are also super excited to begin incorperating a new person into our band. If any one feels up to trying out please email me at: lifestoryRich@gmail.com


Rich & Lifestory


Expect a word or two from Jordan himself soon.
Monday, April 27, 2009 

Current mood:  adventurous
So just a little update,

Our bassist Jay Reid has taken a life-altering trip to Europe for 6-8 weeks, but do not worry! Zac will be singing all of Jay's vocal parts and our lightman Bangbus will be playing the bass for our up-and-comin' East Coast Tour and other shows.

Everybody wish Jay a great time, and be sure to send ecouragment to Zac and Banger D for their efforts!

Love
Rich & Lifestory.
Currently reading:
Mi'Kmaq Of The East Coast
By Robert Leavitt
Release date: 2000-02-15
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 

Current mood:  aroused
So, we're back home from the eastern provinces, and just wanted to let everyone know we had a blast!

To all the new friends we met at the shows, you ladies and gentlemen made this trip worth our while. All of you out there we super friendly and receptive, and it was really a pleasure to meet everyone.

Also thanks to anyone who threw one of the shows or let us crash on your floor. It really means the world, and we couldn't be more thankful.

Finally, EVERYONE check out our new BFFs in A Sight For Sewn Eyes

http://www.myspace.com/asightforsewneyes

They are super rad dudes who like to party even harder than we do, and play some awesome tunes. They should be swinging up to Ontario sometime this summer, so get familiar and prepare to have your faces melted!

So all in all, it was an awesome trip and we hope to get back again sometime soon, so stay tuned!

<3 LSM

PS If you haven't checked the dates, we have a few Ontario shows over the next few weekends. Would be awesome to see some old friends out to welcome us home!


Currently listening:
Incredibad (W/Dvd)
By The Lonely Island
Release date: 2009-02-10
Sunday, March 01, 2009 



Hey guys and gals,

So here is the deal. As you probably know, we're headed out east in March. Help us spread the word and invite people to the show. These are the ones that have facebook events so far, so if you can go on and invite all your friends and tell them to do the same, that would be wicked!

MARCH SHOWS

Ottawa March 12th
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?sid=cfc60a0c945fb8554d30680cb4da65f8&eid=53863673647

St. John March 14th
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?sid=cfc60a0c945fb8554d30680cb4da65f8&eid=54542312422

Liverpool.. March 16th
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?sid=33fbfed0c583ca420418048d9ea3eaa2&eid=44482488375

Halifax March 17th
http://www. facebook. com/event. php?eid=69846437906

Montreal March 20th
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?sid=cfc60a0c945fb8554d30680cb4da65f8&eid=52438358116

Brockville March 21st
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=66914498687


<3 LSM

PS We will keep this blog updated with more events, so keep checking back!




Tuesday, January 13, 2009 
http://www.puregrainaudio.com/reviews/lifestorymonologue
Currently watching:
The Dark Knight (Two-Disc Widescreen Special Edition)
Release date: 2008-12-09
Thursday, December 25, 2008 

Current mood:  cooky/wacky
Send your own ElfYourself eCards


Currently watching:
Elf
Release date: 2004-11-16
Thursday, October 30, 2008 

Category: Parties and Nightlife
Hey Everyone!

Just thought we would post an update since we have been really quiet lately as far as keeping you up to date on what we are up to!

We've spent the last week in the studio with Jordan Valeriote at Sundown Studio laying down two new tracks. We have everything but vocals finished now, and are hoping to have them mixed and mastered within a month or so. We will be releasing these to you, just not exactly sure on what medium yet, so stay tuned for that!

As far as shows, it has been a busy year for us, and want to thank anyone who hosted a show or came out and watched us. It has been a pleasure to meet so many new people, as well as see so many friends so often! We are going to be taking it easy gigging for the rest of the year to hopefully make some headway on writing some more new material, so the 3 shows you see posted are going to be it until January.

Come January, we have some big Ontario dates coming up. We can't announce exactly what yet, but they should be confirmed and ready for your eyes in the next few weeks, so keep checking back for those as well.

After that, we will be hitting the states again in February, so for those who keep asking us to come back, or to come to your city in the first place, shoot us a message and we will do our best to fit it into our routing! Or, better yet, if you know someone who will throw us a show, or can do one yourself, message us and lets work out a date!

Lastly, we will have another video up sometime soon with interviews, live footage, and hopefully some studio footage as well.

<3 you all. -Lifestory
Currently watching:
Mr. Show: The Complete First and Second Seasons
Release date: 2002-06-04